Theres Gold in that Silence -

Home
>
Coaching
>
Theres Gold in that Silence

Theres Gold in that Silence

Can you recall a time where you utilized silence to make a point? If you can consciously recall, you probably know your silence made more than just a point; it made an exclamation point ... and without a single word preceding it. Now that's powerful.

Silence is a widely-known, but rarely used, powerful communication tool. Why is that? Because it can be used to shed light or convey darkness. Utilizing the sound of silence is truly the "master's" art of communication. It quaintly epitomizes a spiritually and socially acceptable passive assertiveness. The ability to remain quiet confirms that one is in total control. It also confirms that the individual is disciplined and will not be lead into conversations that are counterproductive and energy-draining. Silence can help us listen, keep a secret, serve in love and receive the very core of what is being said. Silence can say "I really do care."

Have you ever had a conversation where all you were waiting for was for the speaker to pause, just so you could say, what you needed to say? You know, where you start planning to respond to that which hadn't even been said yet? We all have. When this happens, we don't absorb the full content of the conversation. Many variables influence our desire to lose focus on what our speaker is saying. For example: your schedule, what you may be watching on TV, your mental, emotional, and physical states and of the like. Listen so that both your brain and heart are passionately aligned to receive the speaker's words. Strive to increase your understanding and place it before your desire to be understood.

Learn to be comfortable with silence and master the self-control it requires. Only then will you be able to experience the "golden" within.

Fran Briggs is the founder of The Fran Briggs Companies and is "a motivational speaker of the inspirational kind." She is the author of severalarticles, manuals and books including her latest, "Seeds for Success." This prominent voice of motivation speaks to audiences of children and adults of all ages and backgrounds with the aim of inspiring them to their respective levels of greatness. Sign up for your free successzine newsletter when you visit http://www.franbriggs.com

In The News:

Sky News
New Zealand Rugby Union says no to Hansen's dual coaching hopes
The Canadian Press, New Zealand - 8 hours ago
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand Rugby Union Has Ruled Steve Hansen Cannot Coach The Canterbury Crusaders And Work With The All Blacks At The Same ...
NZRU bar Hansen from dual All Blacks-Crusaders coaching role Radio New Zealand
Gregor Paul: Thumbs down to Hansen double-up New Zealand Herald
Hansen won't coach Crusaders TVNZ
Stuff.co.nz - Super 14all 38 news articles

Intensity in fishing, just like in coaching
SunHerald.com, MS - 6 hours ago
There's little doubt that Southern Miss coach Larry Fedora is an intense individual with a passion for football. Since I met the man who replaced Jeff Bower ...

Coaching camps
Hindu, India - 7 hours ago
CHENNAI: The Young Men’s Indian Association (YMAI) will conduct table tennis coaching classes for boys and girls aged between 7 and 13 years at the YMIA, ...

Hawkins rolls up sleeves as Bates departs
MLive.com, MI - 4 hours ago
A couple of weeks after losing Cornell Mann to Dayton, fellow longtime assistant Clayton Bates is leaving, too -- and leaving the coaching business entirely ...
Eight-year aide is second assistant to leave in a month MLive.com
all 3 news articles

BBC Sport
First coaching role for Cooper
WalesOnline, United Kingdom - Jul 4, 2008
WELSH international Vernon Cooper is to take his first steps into coaching with the Llanelli Premiership side. The 31-year-old Scarlets second row, ...
COACHING ROLE FOR COOPER IN SHAKE-UP South Wales Evening Post
WRU appoint coach development manager Scrum.com
Cooper takes dual Llanelli role BBC Sport
WalesOnline - South Wales Evening Postall 12 news articles

Notre Dame coach expecting 9-12 wins this season
Detroit Free Press, United States - 2 hours ago
Blue and Gold Illustrated reports that Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis, coming off a 3-9 season, is "privately projecting anywhere from nine to 12 victories ...

Coaching classes evolving as thousand crores industry
Zee News, India - 3 hours ago
A whole new education industry has grown alongwith the formal education system -- tutorials and coaching classes, distance education and online learning ...

Patna big draw for IIT coaching
Times of India, India - Jul 4, 2008
PATNA: Buoyed by the success of their students in IIT-JEE, coaching institutes here are out to repeat a Kota in Patna. "Given the government support and the ...

Pride returns home to continue coaching
Ironton Tribune, OH - 7 hours ago
Thanks to a legendary football coach, Pride was able to see into the future and now he wants to try and build the future for other Ironton athletes. ...

Training industry gains momentum
Economic Times, India - 10 hours ago
Coaching industry has started taking its roots in India. The industry is still in the nascent stage, for it is yet to be tapped and understood properly. ...

coaching - Google News